SOLUTION: I need to solve 5x+4y=12 for y. I have tried 5-5x+4y=12-5 4y/4=7/4 From there I'm stuck and I not sure if that is even right because I don't know how to check my work for this typ

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Question 140676: I need to solve 5x+4y=12 for y. I have tried 5-5x+4y=12-5 4y/4=7/4
From there I'm stuck and I not sure if that is even right because I don't know how to check my work for this type of equation. Thanks, Julie.
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
QUESTION? WHY DID YOU DROP THE X TERM?
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5-5x+4y=12 SUBTRACT 5 & ADD 5X
4Y=5X+12-5 COMBINE THE INTEGERS
4Y=5X+7 DIVIDE BY 4
Y=5X/4+7/4 ANSWER.